JF 3884: Triple Net Wins, Dollar Stores, and Lease Nuance ft. Tom Rauen

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4.8 • 983 Ratings

🗓️ 23 April 2025

⏱️ 46 minutes

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On this episode of the Best Ever CRE Show, Amanda Cruise and Ash Patel interview Tom Rauen, the self-branded "Fast Food Landlord" and owner of Rauen Capital. Tom shares his strategy behind acquiring Triple Net lease assets—primarily dollar stores and fast food locations—in underserved Iowa markets. He dives into the nuances of lease structures, investor returns, and risk mitigation, emphasizing why lease review and local knowledge are key. Tom also discusses the pitfalls of trendy business acquisitions, warning real estate investors about the operational complexity behind buying small businesses. Tom Rauen Owner Based in: Dubuque, Iowa Say hi to them at www.rauencapital.com www.linkedin.com/in/tomrauen/ vikingcapllc.com Join the Best Ever Community The Best Ever Community is live and growing - and we want serious commercial real estate investors like you inside. It’s free to join, but you must apply and meet the criteria. Connect with top operators, LPs, GPs, and more, get real insights, and be part of a curated network built to help you grow. Apply now at www.bestevercommunity.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Are you an accredited investor seeking a premium opportunity in one of America's hottest real estate markets?
0:06.2	Then elevate your investment portfolio with Viking Capital's newest opportunity.
0:10.9	The Hamilton, a luxurious 232 unit multifamily community located in Hendersonville, Tennessee,
0:17.3	one of Nashville's most desirable and supply-constrained sub-markets. Why Hendersonville?
0:22.1	This vibrant community features top-rated schools and strong demographics, with exceptional
0:27.1	rank growth potential and minimal new supply on the horizon. Limited inventory, growing demand,
0:32.1	and a high occupancy track record create ideal conditions for strong cash flow and long-term
0:37.2	appreciation. In fact,
0:38.8	the Hamilton is already a cash-flowing property with 97% occupancy, and Viking Capital plans
0:44.7	to capture immediate upside by raising rents by over $300 while still remaining below market
0:50.1	comps. It's all part of Viking Capital's commitment to identifying low-risk opportunities
0:54.4	that preserve investor capital while maximizing long-term growth potential. To learn more about
0:59.7	Viking Capital and the Hamilton Investment Opportunity, which is available for you right now,
1:04.2	click the link in the show notes to get started today. Hey, best ever listeners, welcome to the best
1:10.5	ever CRE show.
1:12.5	This is Beyond Multifamily.
1:14.8	I'm Amanda Cruz joined with Osh Patel.
1:17.9	Hey, Ash, what's up?
1:19.1	Hey, Amanda, and hello, best ever listeners.
1:22.9	Ash and I are with our friend and today's guest, Tom Rowan. Tom is us from Dubuqi, Iowa. He's the owner of Rowan, Cabo. It's not Dubuque. Gosh, nobody knows anything about Iowa.
1:35.9	Dubuque. That's why he's making all this money. That's right. Tom is from Dubuque, Iowa. He's the owner of Rowan Capital, where he invests in triple net commercial
1:45.8	real estate. His portfolio is 26 properties with more under contract. Tom, how's it going?
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